The Benelux Economic Union was formed on February 3, 1958. The Benelux Union is a political and economic union between three neighboring countries in Western Europe: Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg. The primary aim of the union was to promote economic cooperation and integration among the member states.
The Benelux Economic Union had its origins in the Benelux Customs Union, which was established in 1948 to remove trade barriers and promote economic cooperation. The Economic Union, officially created in 1958 by the Benelux Treaty, expanded upon these efforts and aimed to create a common market among the member countries.
Key objectives of the Benelux Economic Union include the free movement of goods, services, capital, and labor among the member states. Over the years, the Benelux cooperation has expanded to cover various policy areas, including agriculture, transportation, and social security.
While the European Union (EU) has since become a more extensive economic and political union involving many more member states, the Benelux Union continues to exist and has played a role in shaping regional integration within the broader context of European cooperation.
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